VIPERADE MOLLE Radio Pouch - Universal Walkie Talkie Holster for Duty Belt & Vest, Tactical Radio Holder for Baofeng, Motorola

I purchased one Viperade Adjustable Nylon Handheld Radio Pouch to see if it would securely hold and protect one of my BaoFeng BF-8FHP radios when mounted and carried on my B.O.B.'s MOLLE webbing ladder system. The 3800 mAh Li-ion Extended Battery will be the radio's primary power source, but I might occasionally need to use it with the shorter 2000 mAh Li-ion OEM Battery while the larger battery recharges from my solar charging system's power bank. With the larger 3800 mAh battery installed, the Viperade pouch fit my BF-8FHP like a glove. It was easy to adjust it to the correct width and depth with the Velcro panels on this pouch, and its height was perfect, allowing me to snug it up to my radio with its elastic cord fitting neatly inside both the On/Off Switch and the Nagoya 16.5" Whip Antenna I use without crowding or impacting them in any way. The radio's PTT button and the Mic/Earphone or Mike/Shoulder Speaker jacks were not blocked or covered at all by this pouch. If I need to change frequencies, I can quickly and easily release the buckle and webbing strap to which the elastic cord is attached and remove the radio from the pouch to access the radio's keyboard. When finished, I can easily slide the radio back into the pouch and push the buckle closed again, securing the radio without needing to re-adjust the elastic cord again. While the pouch's front panel covers my radio's speaker, it doesn't block or reduce the radio's sound appreciably. If using the radio with either the Mic/Earphone or the Mic/Shoulder Speaker, having the pouch's front panel covering the radio's speaker is a non-issue. The Viperade Adjustable Handheld Radio Pouch is made of very durable nylon, strong Velcro strips, and durable, strong elastic cord materials, and a high level of craftsmanship is evident from the accuracy of cutting the materials, sewing the panels together with straight stitches that are doubled in those locations receiving higher levels of stress or wear. The pouch can be mounted to standard MOLLE webbing ladders with two strong Velcro strips at the top and bottom of the pouch's back side. If wearing the pouch on a standard duty belt is preferred, it has a wide belt loop that will fit the widest and thickest duty belt you might find. Either the MOLLE or belt loop will hold this pouch very securely for you to access your radio quickly and easily.The only negative I found with the Viperade Adjustable Radio Pouch was if I was using the smaller OEM 2000 mAh Li-ion Battery in my BF-8FHP radio. The pouch would allow me to adjust its height to still hold my radio securely inside it. But all of the radio's operating controls, except the On/Off switch, and the Mic/Earphone or Mic/ Shoulder Speaker jacks were completely covered by the pouch's panels. I could carry my radio in the pouch securely, but I would have to remove the radio entirely from the pouch to use it, if the smaller OEM 2000 mAh Li-ion battery was installed. When I consider the manner in which I would be using my BF-8FHP radio during a disaster situation, natural or man-made, or in a SHTF event, that one negative isn't a deal-breaker, as far as I'm concerned, so I didn't deduct a star for it. All in all, I was impressed with the Viperade Nylon Adjustable Handheld Radio MOLLE-ladder or Duty Belt Carrying Pouch's functionality and ease of use, quality of materials and craftsmanship, and value delivered for its price, compared to other competitive products.I'm making this short addition to my review because I "McGyvered" a very simple, but effective, solution to the one negative I had for the Viperade Adjustable Radio Pouch, which was that it completely covered the operating buttons and the Mic / Earphone or Mic / Shoulder Speaker input jacks when the short OEM 2000 mAh Li-ion battery was used on the BF-8FHP handheld amateur radio. I measured the dimensions of the additional space taken up by the extension found on the 3800 mAh Li-ion battery, compared to the smaller OEM 2000 mAh Li-ion battery. I then cut a small block of firm closed cell polyethylene foam the size of the additional space taken up by the extended battery from some packing materials saved from previous shipments. Whenever I need to use the smaller OEM 2000 mAh Li-ion battery on my BF-8FHP radio when it is carried in the Viperade Radio Pouch, I simply slide the block of closed cell foam into the pouch and push it to the bottom, then slide the "short" BF-8FHP radio in on top of it and snap the elastic cord's buckle closed. Now all the radio's controls are out in the open and easy to use and I can insert and remove the Mic / Earphone or Mic / Shoulder Speaker into its jack with no problem. It looks just like I have the extended battery on my radio, instead of the smaller OEM battery. Problem solved, and the Viperade Adjustable MOLLE Radio Pouch easily earns the 5-star rating I originally gave it. If you were having the same problem, I hope you read this and can solve your problem as easily as I solved mine.

Great for the price, holds radio well. Does what it’s supposed too

I like it! You can also adjust it to hold a soda can. You know, for emergency purposes- back up soda.And I guess a radio too. But it’s a product that can be pretty versatile in holding something.

I bought this a bit ago for a universal radio holder since the ones at my work seem to go missing all the time or unlatch easily. So far this is holding up great three months in, the only down side is the velcro releases from my belt every couple of weeks so I may look for something to help secure it better in the future. Still my favorite radio holster so far.

Fits and functions. The strap is a good adjustment. It's given me no issues.

Very nice radio holder. Can fit different size radios as it is very adjustable. Seems to be made well and appears durable. Been using daily and has not shown any wear. Have recommended it to others.

Easy to adjust and high quality radio holster.

The radio will fall out on the side of the loop holding it in when running. It jostles and drops out. Perhaps it will more securely hold smaller radios.

Fits any 2 way well with the cost

Item was purchased for a friend, who has advised that he is happy with the quality.

Attached photo shows my Yaesu VX - 6 in case. Meets requirements, as fully adjustable to fit any sized hand held radio. Note this is not a rugged sturdy case, as being fully adjustable the side material is flexible and can be squashed flat without radio installed. I am happy with case as appears to be quite tough and looking forward to many years of use out of it.

Decent product for the money. Adjustment is good and fits a baofeng uv-5r with large battery. Good for day hike through bush land and some minor rough stuff.